Price: $1850USD incl the SS bracelet. Details: 1962 Omega Consellation pie pan cal 551 plus Omega SS 1037/570 bracelet Case ref: 167.005 Ser# 2030xxxx puts it at 1962 Cal: 551 Automatic Chronometer 24 jewels Size: 18mm lug; 34mm case not incl crown The watch is in great shape, running perfectly and was fully serviced last year. The 167.005 case style is a 'dog-leg' case which was also present on 14900 and 168.005 after 1963(?) and even though present, was, from what I read, less common on this case ref. I am inlcuding the stainless 1037 (7 + 2) bracelet as shown in the pics with #570 end pieces. It will fit up to an 8" wrist and the bracelet could easily be spruced up with some polishing. Dial and hands: The dial is in unusually good condition. No deterioration of the finish or surface. There is nothing on it that can be seen by the naked eye or under a loupe for that matter. SWISS MADE T script is at the base of the 6 o’clock marker and the hands have matching tritium luminescent inserts. A single T was present on the earliest of tritium dials in the early 60's and was replaced with the double T later. Crown: This case has a (correct) scalloped crown typical of some of these early 60’s Constellations and in particular the 167.005 and the the Ref. 14XXX models that were made pre-1963. That also included the 14900 which is the predecessor to the 167.005. A bit of a diversion from the more common 10 sided crown. Crystal: The crystal is also flawless and is signed as can be seen in some of the photos. Here's an excerpt from an article that was clearly praising the 551 movement. The Omega Constellation 551 Certified Chronometer was one of the finest watches of the 1960's and this makes it particularly collectible. It had a power reserve of 50 hours and was similar to Calibre 550. It was a 24 jewel watch with a four arm ‘gluycdur’ (beryllium) balance, allowing the spring to maintain its strength, shape and anti-magnetic quality. Fine timekeeping was achieved through the micro-regulator. Enough to say that this example is all original to the best of my knowledge. Its in great condition with minimal polishing evident since the bevels are still quite well pronounced on the dog legs, case and bezel. The medallion on the back is still well defined and all 8 stars are crisp and unworn. There are no nicks or scratches on the case visible without a loupe other than the small 'snakebite' on the caseback at the 9 o'clock position as seen in the photo. The photos do represent the condition accurately. The spot that shows near the 7 o'clock marker on some pics was a spec on the crystal that I didn't notice when I took those shots. Its gone now. Shipping will be from me here in Victoria BC Canada. I usually ship by FedEx and Parcel pro ... and we can work out those details. Hard to part with this one, but I do have to consolidate.
It has been suggested that there may have been more polishing to the case, caseback and bezel than I implied in my description. Especially with the existence of some brushing that appears in some of the macro shots. This was my statement re the condition of the case ... "Its in great condition with minimal polishing evident since the bevels are still quite well pronounced on the dog legs, case and bezel. The medallion on the back is still well defined and all 8 stars are crisp and unworn. There are no nicks or scratches on the case visible without a loupe other than the small 'snakebite' on the caseback at the 9 o'clock position as seen in the photo. The photos do represent the condition accurately." I certainly do not want to misrepresent the condition. The macro shots reveal more than what is visible to the naked eye, but the pictures do reflect the true condition and finishing. I will of course take that into consideration with any offers that come my way. And thank you for the input.